MicroStrategy CEO: "If I had bought gold instead of Bitcoin, our shareholders would have missed out on $4 or $5 billion in profits"
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Vitalik Buterin donated $5 million in Ethereum to Aid For Ukraine
The creator of the largest altcoin by capitalization donated 750 ETH to the charity fund Unchain and the same amount to the fund Aid For Ukraine, created by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, donated 1.5 thousand ETH in support of Ukraine. Buterin transferred 750 ETH to the Unchain fund, created by blockchain activists to collect humanitarian aid, as well as to the Aid For Ukraine fund, organized by the country's Ministry of Digital Transformation.
The developer itself made no official statement on the matter.
The transfers became known because all transactions were saved in the blockchain and can be seen in the Etherscan blockchain browser.
According to the SlowMist service, the number of cryptocurrency donations to Ukraine exceeds $103.8 million.
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The creator of the largest altcoin by capitalization donated 750 ETH to the charity fund Unchain and the same amount to the fund Aid For Ukraine, created by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, donated 1.5 thousand ETH in support of Ukraine. Buterin transferred 750 ETH to the Unchain fund, created by blockchain activists to collect humanitarian aid, as well as to the Aid For Ukraine fund, organized by the country's Ministry of Digital Transformation.
The developer itself made no official statement on the matter.
The transfers became known because all transactions were saved in the blockchain and can be seen in the Etherscan blockchain browser.
According to the SlowMist service, the number of cryptocurrency donations to Ukraine exceeds $103.8 million.
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Group-IB reported a new wave of cryptocurrency and NFT frauds
Users have lost over $1.5 million, with 36 fraudulent online broadcasts recorded by specialists in just three days
The attackers use images of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghaus and Ethereum creator Elon Musk, a Group-IB representative told RBC-Crypto.
Attackers promise to double users' investments, but actually gain access to their cryptocurrency wallets and steal assets.
While investigating the fake cryptocurrency scheme, analysts identified a scam targeting buyers and resellers of NFT pictures.
They noted that to get an extra bonus, the attackers offered an investor to report the seed phrase (a set of words needed to gain access to the cryptocurrency).
If the victim agreed - the control over her wallet passed into the hands of fraudsters, and then they withdrew all the funds.
The main number of domains involved in the broadcasts appeared since February 13 through the Russian registrar Reg ru.
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Users have lost over $1.5 million, with 36 fraudulent online broadcasts recorded by specialists in just three days
The attackers use images of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghaus and Ethereum creator Elon Musk, a Group-IB representative told RBC-Crypto.
Attackers promise to double users' investments, but actually gain access to their cryptocurrency wallets and steal assets.
While investigating the fake cryptocurrency scheme, analysts identified a scam targeting buyers and resellers of NFT pictures.
They noted that to get an extra bonus, the attackers offered an investor to report the seed phrase (a set of words needed to gain access to the cryptocurrency).
If the victim agreed - the control over her wallet passed into the hands of fraudsters, and then they withdrew all the funds.
The main number of domains involved in the broadcasts appeared since February 13 through the Russian registrar Reg ru.
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Bitcoin could rise to $155,000-$170000 as early as the summer of 2022!
The history of the two previous rallies in 2019 and 2020 tells this story.
Just compare these three structures
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The history of the two previous rallies in 2019 and 2020 tells this story.
Just compare these three structures
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📢 BREAKING: Binance gets Abu Dhabi Crypto License
🔸Binance holdings received in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi global market to operate as broker-dealer in virtual assets
🔸The Middle East push of binance will include looking for approvals in Bahrain and Dubai
🔸CZ, Binance co-founder, says Dubai will be his base for the “foreseeable future”
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🔸Binance holdings received in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi global market to operate as broker-dealer in virtual assets
🔸The Middle East push of binance will include looking for approvals in Bahrain and Dubai
🔸CZ, Binance co-founder, says Dubai will be his base for the “foreseeable future”
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Bitcoin Miners' Recent Activity
🔸In this illustration, it shows the first increase in bitcoin miners' outflows.
🔸They have now transferred even more to exchanges to sell more right at the recent peak
Miners transact on high volumes so we need to monitor their movements
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🔸In this illustration, it shows the first increase in bitcoin miners' outflows.
🔸They have now transferred even more to exchanges to sell more right at the recent peak
Miners transact on high volumes so we need to monitor their movements
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Where Microstrategy bitcoin was bought
Blue marks on the chart - time and price of purchases (last purchase at $45.714)
Orange marks - realized value* of their coins ($30700)
*Realized value - market value vs. purchase price
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Blue marks on the chart - time and price of purchases (last purchase at $45.714)
Orange marks - realized value* of their coins ($30700)
*Realized value - market value vs. purchase price
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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicts 'coming crypto carnage'
🔸Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes puts forward a bearish view for crypto in the short term.
🔶 He reckons a drop in the Nasdaq 100 is likely and will drag bitcoin to around $30,000 before the end of June, with ether falling to $2,500.
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🔸Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes puts forward a bearish view for crypto in the short term.
🔶 He reckons a drop in the Nasdaq 100 is likely and will drag bitcoin to around $30,000 before the end of June, with ether falling to $2,500.
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BREAKING: 72% of financial advisors would invest client money in Bitcoin if a spot ETF was available
New Nasdaq survey of financial advisors (who control $26T in assets) finds 72% of them would be more likely to invest in crypto if a spot ETF were available. Also of advisors curr investing in crypto, 86% plan to increase investment and their ideal allocation is 6% of port.
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New Nasdaq survey of financial advisors (who control $26T in assets) finds 72% of them would be more likely to invest in crypto if a spot ETF were available. Also of advisors curr investing in crypto, 86% plan to increase investment and their ideal allocation is 6% of port.
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Web 1 - Web 2 - Web 3
Web: wires and networks
Web 1: static read only
Web 2: Read+write+interactive
Web 3: Read+Write+Trust Capability
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Web: wires and networks
Web 1: static read only
Web 2: Read+write+interactive
Web 3: Read+Write+Trust Capability
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Ethereum's Hashrate Taps an All-Time High as Miners Race to Mint ETH Before The Merge
🔸Ethereum’s Hashrate Climbs 13% Higher Since the First Week of January
🔸The Ethereum blockchain is expected to transition into a full proof-of-stake (PoS) network this year via The Merge.
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🔸Ethereum’s Hashrate Climbs 13% Higher Since the First Week of January
🔸The Ethereum blockchain is expected to transition into a full proof-of-stake (PoS) network this year via The Merge.
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Cash App began automatically converting deposits into BTC
The firm's executives announced the launch of several innovative products related to their debit card, dubbed "Bitcoin Cash."
This happened on April 7, 2022 today at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, USA.
All users of the app were given the ability to customize their debit cards.
From now on, they can determine what percentage of incoming deposits will be automatically converted into the flagship cryptocurrency. This applies to both payroll receipts and manually replenishing their own balance.
In addition, the developers announced additional features, among which will appear the so-called Round Ups package.
This tool will automatically convert pre-set change from purchases into cryptocurrency assets.
Moreover, the money can be used to invest in stocks and exchange-traded funds.
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The firm's executives announced the launch of several innovative products related to their debit card, dubbed "Bitcoin Cash."
This happened on April 7, 2022 today at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, USA.
All users of the app were given the ability to customize their debit cards.
From now on, they can determine what percentage of incoming deposits will be automatically converted into the flagship cryptocurrency. This applies to both payroll receipts and manually replenishing their own balance.
In addition, the developers announced additional features, among which will appear the so-called Round Ups package.
This tool will automatically convert pre-set change from purchases into cryptocurrency assets.
Moreover, the money can be used to invest in stocks and exchange-traded funds.
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White House warns of "extraordinarily elevated" inflation data ahead of tomorrow's report.
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Mexico's Third Richest Billionaire Warns of Severe Dollar Inflation — Says Buy Bitcoin
🔸The third-richest billionaire in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, has shared his experience of living through hyperinflation.
🔸He said, “Please... don’t put your future in the government's hands. You and I know how that always ends. Stay away from fiat money. Invest in BTC.”
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🔸The third-richest billionaire in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, has shared his experience of living through hyperinflation.
🔸He said, “Please... don’t put your future in the government's hands. You and I know how that always ends. Stay away from fiat money. Invest in BTC.”
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Billionaire David Rubenstein on Why He Changed His Mind About Crypto — Says ‘I Was Skeptical in the Beginning’
David Rubenstein, the founder of Carlyle Group, one of the largest investment firms managing over $300 billion, says he was skeptical of crypto but now believes that “the genie is out of the bottle” and the crypto industry is not “going to go away anytime soon.”
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David Rubenstein, the founder of Carlyle Group, one of the largest investment firms managing over $300 billion, says he was skeptical of crypto but now believes that “the genie is out of the bottle” and the crypto industry is not “going to go away anytime soon.”
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How to safely store cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrencies and their features
Part 1
The issue of safe storage of cryptocurrency is no less relevant than its purchase. There are several types of wallets, which have their own tasks and principle of work
Similar to cash stored in a wallet, digital assets are held in a cryptocurrency wallet.
This is a program designed to send and receive digital currencies, control their balance, and interact with various blockchains.
A cryptocurrency wallet also stores private and public keys. The public key is the address (account) to which the digital money is sent and seen by other users.
The private key is used for a digital signature, without which the transfer cannot be made.
Having a wallet is necessary to manage and secure your crypto-assets.
Hot and cold wallets
There are many cryptocurrency wallets, but the essential difference between them is whether they are "hot" or "cold."
A hot wallet is connected to the Internet and available at all times;
A cold wallet is not connected to the Internet and allows you to store funds offline.
Such a wallet is also able to receive funds at any time, but only the owner can use them.
Hot wallets include all cloud-based online wallets, most mobile and software wallets, as well as wallets on the exchange.
Cold wallets are hardware wallets, paper wallets (a qr code and address printed on paper and a private key that allow you to hold and transfer cryptocurrency), USB drives and similar storage devices.
A hardware wallet is considered the safest option for storing digital assets. Hardware wallets store personal keys on an external device like a USB. Some hardware wallets are compatible with web interfaces and support multiple currencies, this not only allows you to store cryptocurrency, but also to make online payments.
As for the disadvantages - their cost: it starts from $79, as well as the risk of losing or stealing the wallet.
The most common wallets are from the manufacturer Ledger.
But there are also analogues in the form of Trezor and KeepKey.
It is important to purchase a hardware wallet directly from the manufacturer. Buying elsewhere is unsafe because of the risk of internal changes to the wallet that could lead to asset theft.
Custodial and non-custodial
Wallets are divided into custodian and non-custodian based on the presence of a custodian (a third party) who is responsible for storing personal data.
A custodial wallet is a wallet in which personal data is stored by a third party (custodian).
This has its own advantages.
For example, if the user loses passwords or keys, he can regain access to his funds.
Many cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, etc.) and brokerage services have custodial wallets. Such integration simplifies the work with other tools of these platforms, it is sometimes advantageous for transactions (for example, due to the absence of commissions within the ecosystem).
Due to the control of keys by third parties, it is important to choose a custodian wallet with particular care, because custodian access to the wallet is also a disadvantage.
The user can lose access to the wallet and funds through an order from the authorities or a court, as well as through a hacker attack.
A prime example of this was the theft of $2 billion in user funds by employees of the cryptocurrency exchange Thodex in 2021.
And in 2022, U.S. Coinbase announced it was blocking wallets associated with Russian citizens and companies on U.S. sanctions lists.
Custodial wallets are an optimal option for speculative trading, as exchanges provide additional financial services.
For example, p2p, interest-bearing deposits, futures, lunchpools (platforms that allow earning new tokens), etc.
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Part 1
The issue of safe storage of cryptocurrency is no less relevant than its purchase. There are several types of wallets, which have their own tasks and principle of work
Similar to cash stored in a wallet, digital assets are held in a cryptocurrency wallet.
This is a program designed to send and receive digital currencies, control their balance, and interact with various blockchains.
A cryptocurrency wallet also stores private and public keys. The public key is the address (account) to which the digital money is sent and seen by other users.
The private key is used for a digital signature, without which the transfer cannot be made.
Having a wallet is necessary to manage and secure your crypto-assets.
Hot and cold wallets
There are many cryptocurrency wallets, but the essential difference between them is whether they are "hot" or "cold."
A hot wallet is connected to the Internet and available at all times;
A cold wallet is not connected to the Internet and allows you to store funds offline.
Such a wallet is also able to receive funds at any time, but only the owner can use them.
Hot wallets include all cloud-based online wallets, most mobile and software wallets, as well as wallets on the exchange.
Cold wallets are hardware wallets, paper wallets (a qr code and address printed on paper and a private key that allow you to hold and transfer cryptocurrency), USB drives and similar storage devices.
A hardware wallet is considered the safest option for storing digital assets. Hardware wallets store personal keys on an external device like a USB. Some hardware wallets are compatible with web interfaces and support multiple currencies, this not only allows you to store cryptocurrency, but also to make online payments.
As for the disadvantages - their cost: it starts from $79, as well as the risk of losing or stealing the wallet.
The most common wallets are from the manufacturer Ledger.
But there are also analogues in the form of Trezor and KeepKey.
It is important to purchase a hardware wallet directly from the manufacturer. Buying elsewhere is unsafe because of the risk of internal changes to the wallet that could lead to asset theft.
Custodial and non-custodial
Wallets are divided into custodian and non-custodian based on the presence of a custodian (a third party) who is responsible for storing personal data.
A custodial wallet is a wallet in which personal data is stored by a third party (custodian).
This has its own advantages.
For example, if the user loses passwords or keys, he can regain access to his funds.
Many cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, etc.) and brokerage services have custodial wallets. Such integration simplifies the work with other tools of these platforms, it is sometimes advantageous for transactions (for example, due to the absence of commissions within the ecosystem).
Due to the control of keys by third parties, it is important to choose a custodian wallet with particular care, because custodian access to the wallet is also a disadvantage.
The user can lose access to the wallet and funds through an order from the authorities or a court, as well as through a hacker attack.
A prime example of this was the theft of $2 billion in user funds by employees of the cryptocurrency exchange Thodex in 2021.
And in 2022, U.S. Coinbase announced it was blocking wallets associated with Russian citizens and companies on U.S. sanctions lists.
Custodial wallets are an optimal option for speculative trading, as exchanges provide additional financial services.
For example, p2p, interest-bearing deposits, futures, lunchpools (platforms that allow earning new tokens), etc.
💎 @TgBitcoin
An official channel of the TON Foundation has announced the launch of a $250-million fund, the ecosystem’s first
An impressive list of prominent crypto investors, including Huobi Incubator, KuCoin Ventures, and MEXC Pioneer Fund, has invested $250 million in The Open Network for the ecosystem’s fund, TONcoin Fund.
Money from the TONcoin Fund will be used for incubating projects, issuing grants, hosting hackathons, and creating educational material for the community.
The fund has a wide range of sectors in which it wants to invest, including NFTs, DeFi, marketplaces, and crypto wallets. Benjamin Rameau, founder of Jenny Metaverse DAO and a former top manager at Binance, will be leading the fund alongside well-known crypto enthusiasts.
To learn more about TONcoin Fund, you can read this press release published on Cointelegraph.
💎 We encourage our subscribers to join TON Society’s Telegram channel to stay updated on events connected with the fund’s investment activities, incubators, and grant programs in the TON ecosystem.
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An impressive list of prominent crypto investors, including Huobi Incubator, KuCoin Ventures, and MEXC Pioneer Fund, has invested $250 million in The Open Network for the ecosystem’s fund, TONcoin Fund.
Money from the TONcoin Fund will be used for incubating projects, issuing grants, hosting hackathons, and creating educational material for the community.
The fund has a wide range of sectors in which it wants to invest, including NFTs, DeFi, marketplaces, and crypto wallets. Benjamin Rameau, founder of Jenny Metaverse DAO and a former top manager at Binance, will be leading the fund alongside well-known crypto enthusiasts.
To learn more about TONcoin Fund, you can read this press release published on Cointelegraph.
💎 We encourage our subscribers to join TON Society’s Telegram channel to stay updated on events connected with the fund’s investment activities, incubators, and grant programs in the TON ecosystem.
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Cryptocurrencies and their features
Part 2
A non-custodial wallet gives the user full control over the keys and funds.
Such wallets are created by decentralized exchanges and special services - for example, wallets ZenGo, Nuri.
Non-custodial wallets can also be created in special browser extensions (MetaMask). Such extensions provide an address and a private key after a simple registration procedure. A hardware wallet is also considered non-custodial.
Such wallets are suitable for long-term investments and asset storage because they provide a high level of asset security.
However, non-castodial cryptocurrency wallets also have drawbacks.
If you lose your private key and the phrase to recover it, funds will be irretrievably lost. Such wallets can also be affected by a hacker attack.
Another type of non-custodial wallets are paper wallets.
They are not as popular due to their impracticality.
Such a wallet is a simple piece of paper on which the public and private keys are printed.
It is possible to place QR codes for both keys on it.
In order to get money on such a purse, it is necessary to give the sender a public key. To send cryptocurrency, it is necessary to enter a private key into the wallet and create a transaction.
Both of these actions are simplified by the use of QR codes.
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Part 2
A non-custodial wallet gives the user full control over the keys and funds.
Such wallets are created by decentralized exchanges and special services - for example, wallets ZenGo, Nuri.
Non-custodial wallets can also be created in special browser extensions (MetaMask). Such extensions provide an address and a private key after a simple registration procedure. A hardware wallet is also considered non-custodial.
Such wallets are suitable for long-term investments and asset storage because they provide a high level of asset security.
However, non-castodial cryptocurrency wallets also have drawbacks.
If you lose your private key and the phrase to recover it, funds will be irretrievably lost. Such wallets can also be affected by a hacker attack.
Another type of non-custodial wallets are paper wallets.
They are not as popular due to their impracticality.
Such a wallet is a simple piece of paper on which the public and private keys are printed.
It is possible to place QR codes for both keys on it.
In order to get money on such a purse, it is necessary to give the sender a public key. To send cryptocurrency, it is necessary to enter a private key into the wallet and create a transaction.
Both of these actions are simplified by the use of QR codes.
💎 @TgBitcoin
What's going on in the crypto wallet? Maybe there were any transactions? Have there been any unauthorized operations? And what is the balance? 🤔
From time to time, every crypto enthusiast asks himself such questions. And every time you have to log in to your wallet or browser. With this infobot, such a need disappears, getting the necessary information instantly into your Telegram. 😲
Info - bot assistant will keep you informed of the movement of funds in your wallet. 😉
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From time to time, every crypto enthusiast asks himself such questions. And every time you have to log in to your wallet or browser. With this infobot, such a need disappears, getting the necessary information instantly into your Telegram. 😲
Info - bot assistant will keep you informed of the movement of funds in your wallet. 😉
Go ahead and start using absolutely free
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Price increases over last year (CPI report)
Gasoline: +48.0%
Used Cars: +35.3%
Gas Utilities: +21.6%
Meats/Fish/Eggs: +13.7%
New Cars: +12.5%
Electricity: +11.1%
Food at home: +10%
Overall CPI: +8.5%
Transportation: +7.7%
Food away from home: +6.9%
Apparel: +6.8%
Shelter: +5.0%
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Gasoline: +48.0%
Used Cars: +35.3%
Gas Utilities: +21.6%
Meats/Fish/Eggs: +13.7%
New Cars: +12.5%
Electricity: +11.1%
Food at home: +10%
Overall CPI: +8.5%
Transportation: +7.7%
Food away from home: +6.9%
Apparel: +6.8%
Shelter: +5.0%
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